Chapter 210

Chapter 107 Excessive Ash

“That thing over there is the Selfish Beast Dabi!”

Although it was somewhat unbelievable, the microphone in this person’s hand had transformed into the Selfish Beast. No wonder they couldn’t find it; by disguising its size, it would be like searching for a needle in a haystack unless the Pretty Cures had Superman-like vision.

Before they could say anything, the producer lifted the microphone and put it in his inner pocket for safekeeping.

“You won’t take it.”

“Then you won’t be able to do anything, right? Or will Pretty Cures have to defeat both me and the Selfish Beast?”

“This kind of thing…”

Impossible! It’s completely impossible!

The overwhelming power that Pretty Cures possess, coming from legends, should not be used against ordinary people. But what should they do now?

“Producer—!”

As Pretty Cures were at a loss, another familiar voice echoed through the warehouse. Tachibana Miku still wore her working performance clothes and pushed open the door, panting heavily.

“Un, Miku!?”

The man who didn’t flinch in front of Pretty Cures looked shaken seeing Miku, seemingly panicked and at a loss.

“I, we—”

“No need to explain, I heard everything!”

Miku raised her head, staring directly into the eyes of her long-time partner. The man’s eyes were filled with confusion, concern, and tension, whereas Miku’s eyes burned with anger and pain.

“Mr. Producer, you said you would work with me to make me the best in the world, didn’t you?”

Miku walked towards the producer, and everyone could feel the emotions she was feeling, a mix of betrayal, anger, and hidden relief.

“But you not only deceived me, but you betrayed us both with this false success!”

“But this is our only chance! If I don’t take it—!”

“No!” Miku interrupted him loudly. “I’ve had enough of ‘I’m doing it for your sake.’ I’m not a child anymore!”

“I want to defeat Kanzaki Makoto, who stepped on my head shortly after her debut. But if I have to trample on her sacrifice to win!”

Miku grabbed the producer’s collar, despite being much taller than this small idol, he was immobilized by fear.

“I’d rather not win like this!”

“I hate this talent that defiles our dreams!”

She pulled out the microphone and slammed it on the ground, shattering it!

“Roar——————!”

A dark aura emerged from the broken microphone, with a sharp and terrifying appearance, capable of making any little girl faint. The Selfish Beast Plus appeared from the light, roaring loudly while an evil aura surged from within, knocking down both Miku and the producer.

“Selfish!”

“Ya——!”

The Selfish Beast instinctively attacked the nearest two. Miku screamed in fear, and the producer instinctively protected her by holding her and shielding her eyes.

But instead of the pain she expected, she cautiously opened her eyes to see a bright purple sword protecting them, as Cure Sword used their hand to block the Selfish Beast’s blade.

“Are you okay?”

Despite the weak sound, Miku clearly heard it.

“Yeah…”

Her voice returned, just as she thought.

“Thank you, future. Let’s settle this another time.”

“Hmm? Ah—!” At first, Miku didn’t understand, then recognition set in. She knew this voice too well. This was the voice of that detested, Kanzaki Makoto.

It turns out, Cure Sword is Kanzaki Makoto!

Even the producer widened his eyes realizing what he had done to Pretty Cures.

“Sorry, future…” The producer covered his face, unable to let others see his expression.

“…”

Tears welled up in Miku’s eyes. She glanced at the purple Pretty Cure who had come to save her immediately, despite the earlier confrontation. Her generosity made Miku feel inferior.

“Alright, I’ll get this result taken down.” Despite tears in her eyes, future forced a smile at the sincere Makoto.

“Next time, let’s compete fairly!”

Makoto roared, forcing back the Selfish Beast and dragging it away to avoid injuring others.

“Everyone—let’s take down this Selfish Beast!”

The other two charged without hesitation, needing something to vent their anger.

Three girls gathered, punching the enhanced Selfish Beast away together.

“Selfish!”

This Selfish Beast was fearless, using human-like speed and sharp claws to attack everyone, causing a burst of sparks and knocking them back.

“How strong! It’s completely different from before!”

One blow reveals all, this enhanced Selfish Beast was indeed different from any before it, showing immense power and ferocity.

Could it be true that it’s 1000% stronger?

“Oh, looks like you did a great job.”

“Ash!”

Anger welled up in their eyes as they saw Ash watching from the sidelines.

“You— You ruined that child’s dream!”

Ai raised her finger again, now sounding even more menacing, yet Ash sensed a different emotion.

Unlike the usual anger aimed at him for his behavior, this time her voice carried a slight tremble of murderous intent.

“I already told you, I just gave him a chance. Once desire is aroused, it flows like a waterfall, unstoppable.”

“This differs from wanting a cigarette or playing games, true selfishness means never changing one’s desires regardless of others’ opinions.”

“Destroying someone’s dream for the sake of your own is real selfishness.”

Thus, he met his end by the source of his dream.

“Gaming with hearts isn’t fun at all!!!”

Feeling this naïve killing intent, Ash laughed.

“Now I’m not here to argue,” Ash swung his legs from the rooftop and pointed to the Selfish Beast below. “Sunset is soon.”

Hearing this, everyone’s faces darkened.

“Time left… 2 minutes and 50 seconds, not quite enough for an Ultraman clip.”

“Hurry up, or you won’t make it~”